As the chief medical officer of classical Chinese medicine at the NCNM Clinic, Rihui Long has several responsibilities as a Chinese medicine practitioner. He also supervises students and sees patients privately. With nearly 30 years of clinical experience, Rihui treats a broad-range of conditions. Those he is particularly skilled and experienced in treating include:
An expert in treating digestive disorders, Rihui’s approach is founded on spleen and stomach theory and practice handed down through his teacher’s lineage. He is also skilled in the Zang-fu differentiation system of diagnosis. Acupuncture and herbal medicine are Rihui’s primary forms of treatment. “I believe Chinese medicine works better than conventional medicine,” says Rihui. “I love the peace and harmony governing the ancient art of classical Chinese medicine.”
Rihui attended Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Chengdu, China, where he earned both a Bachelor of Medicine and Master of Medicine (Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine) degree. Before coming to Portland, Rihui practiced privately and taught at the University of TCM’s International Training Program and Neijing Teaching and Researching Office. He also taught at the Canadian College for Chinese Studies and the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in British Columbia, Canada.
Over his career, Rihui has become an authority on the classic text, Neijing, known by several translated names including The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine—the seminal medical text of ancient China. As a writer, translator, editor, and public speaker, Rihui has published several articles in professional journals, contributed to books, and presented public lectures locally on the benefits of Chinese medicine for various conditions.
Along with his clinical work, Rihui is a professor at NCNM’s School of Classical Chinese Medicine. He has been teaching Internal Medicine, Clinical Case Presentation, Classical Case Studies, Classical Texts: Neijing, and Traditional Mentorship Tutorial along with other courses since 1996.
Courses taught: • CCM 610 Internal Medicine I • CCM 620 Internal Medicine II • CCM 710 Survey of Classical Texts • CCM 746 Clinical Case Presentation II • CCM 719 Classical Case Studies I • CCM 971/972 Classical Texts III & IV on Neijing • CCM 981/982/989 Traditional Mentorship Tutorial I, II, III • CCM 543E Wei Qi
When not practicing or teaching, Rihui enjoys hiking and playing the ancient Chinese board game, Go.
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
1982-1984
Master of Medicine (Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Med), Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu, China
Thesis Title: Qi Dynamic Theory and Its Clinical Application
1978-1982
Bachelor of Medicine (TCM and Western Med), Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu, China
TEACHING AND LECTURING
2009-present
Professor, School of Classical Chinese Medicine, NCNM
2005-present
Chief Medical Officer
School of Classical Chinese Medicine; NCNM Clinic; NCNM
2007-2008
Associate Dean for Clinical Education
Pettygrove Classical ChineseMedicine Clinic, NCNM
School of Classic Chinese Medicine, NCNM
2005-2009
Associate Professor, NCNM
2000-2006
Chief of Staff, Pettygrove Classical Chinese Medicine Clinic, NCNM
1996-2005
Instructor, NCNM
1995-1996
Associate Professor, Deputy Director of International Training Program, CUTCM, Chengdu, China
1995
Visiting Professor, Canadian College for Chinese Studies and the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Victoria, BC, Canada
1994-1995
Clinician at the Pain Management Clinic, Winnipeg, MA, Canada
1986-1994
Lecturer, Neijing Teaching and Researching office, Dept. of Basic Medicine, CUTCM, Chengdu, China
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
1998-Present
Diplomat of NCCAOM
1986-1996
Member All-China Association of TCM
1986-1994
Member All-China Association of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES
Various
Scholar's Hour, sponsored by CCM Department
2004
“Excess Syndromes of the Kidney” (October 2004, 76: 23-29). Journal of Chinese Medicine, London, England
2003
“Qi & Yang Deficiency of the Liver” (February 2003, 72: 14-20); Journal of Chinese Medicine, London, England
2002
“Treatment by Chinese Medicine: Liver & Gallbladder Based Erectile Dysfunction (part 2)” (June 2002, 69: 13-19); Journal of Chinese Medicine, London, England
1995
’95 International Conference on Research and Application of Chinese Materia Medica, Translating and Editing, Chengdu, China
1995
“The Concept of ‘Shen’ in Yellow Emperor’s Classics” Sichuan Journal of TCM
1993
“Professor Chen Chaozhu—expert of TCM Formulas” Sichuan Journal of TCM
1991
“A Selection of Yellow Emperor’s Classics” Textbook for CUTCM
1991
“Essentials on Chinese Naturopathy” translating and editing
1989
“The Method of Practical Traditional Beautification” Beijing: Ancient Book Publishing House of TCM
1992
Lecturing on Neijing and Pulse Diagnosis in Germany, hosted by the Germany Classical Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Society
1990-1995
Executive editor for “Jing, Qi, Shen” in the project of “Chinese Medical Canon”
1992-1993
Co-researcher on “Homodynamic Study on Animals by Acupuncture”
1991
Editor for “Essentials on Chinese Naturopathy”
STUDENTS MENTORED
Mentored more than 60 MSOM students at tutorials conducted at my home since 2001
SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Member of Peer Review Committee, NCNM
Member of the Faculty Development Committee and CCM Department Subcommittees
Member of Clinic Focus Group
Member of Clinic Culture Competition Committee
Head of Clinic Entrance and Exit Examination Subcommittee
Head of Clinic Education Subcommittee
LECTURES TO THE PUBLIC
Jan 2010 & Jul 2011
Presented acupuncture for Oregon Mini-Med School
May 2009
Presented Chinese medicine and acupuncture for "Little Doctors" visit to NCNM
Mar 2009
Acupuncture education for kids at NCNM
Apr 2007
Lecture on “Diabetes—the Modern Disease and Ancient Treatment” at Pettygrove Clinic
Aug 2006
Lecture on “Health Preservation and Longevity” at Murray Christian Church, Portland
Apr 2006
Kino TV Interview on Acupuncture Treatment for Osteoarthritis
2005-2006
Volunteering for Medicine Fair sponsored by Asian Health Center and Pacific and Asian Services
July 2004 & 2005
Received visit to Pettygrove CCM Clinic by Mexican medical delegation
Jan 2003
Presentation on Menopause and Chinese Medicine at the Renaissance Book Store
Apr 2002
Seminar on Seasonal Allergy at the Renaissance Book Store
